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markpkessinger

(8,381 posts)
110. I am diabetic . . .
Fri Dec 7, 2012, 06:56 PM
Dec 2012

. . . And both my endocrinologist and my dietician, who is a certified specialist in diabetic nutrition, say that moderate alchohol consumption is actually helpful in controlling blood/glucose levels.

I'm consuming them right now Skittles Dec 2012 #1
I'll drink to that! scarletwoman Dec 2012 #2
I had a root canal today Skittles Dec 2012 #8
Mudslides. Le Taz Hot Dec 2012 #83
I get the mix, then add more rum!!! Skittles Dec 2012 #100
See, I don't drink anymore Warren DeMontague Dec 2012 #86
On second "screwdriver" and thinkin' about a "top off. Peregrine Took Dec 2012 #16
as long as I don't have to work tomorrow and I'm not driving anywhere tonight Skittles Dec 2012 #52
Me too....at 36,000 feet! Nt pkdu Dec 2012 #101
I do that if I am not driving on the other end Skittles Dec 2012 #103
Absolutely! (yes , pun intended)...better half picking me up at Airport, the weekend has begun. Nt pkdu Dec 2012 #104
I voted yes/male. dawg Dec 2012 #3
Which probably explains a lot! dawg Dec 2012 #4
Same here (although female). I half a half cup of wine about twice a year. Chemisse Dec 2012 #38
I make up for you customerserviceguy Dec 2012 #108
Nope. I prefer herbal refreshment. Liberal Veteran Dec 2012 #5
I rarely drink RainDog Dec 2012 #6
hubby and I drink red wine with dinner every night. Doc says it's good for the heart. I just like CTyankee Dec 2012 #7
I like red wine, but it doesn't like Smilo Dec 2012 #19
Look for French wine KamaAina Dec 2012 #96
oooh thank you - off shopping !!!! Smilo Dec 2012 #99
I'm with you, CTYankee Trailrider1951 Dec 2012 #25
Me too. Wine with dinner almost every night oldhippie Dec 2012 #45
Use to until doc said I was pre diabetic marlakay Dec 2012 #66
I am diabetic and my doc says wine with dinner is OK ... oldhippie Dec 2012 #91
I am diabetic . . . markpkessinger Dec 2012 #110
Not in 15 years, and I only wish I had quit a lot earlier. 1-Old-Man Dec 2012 #9
btdt oldhippydude Dec 2012 #15
Not in 27 plus years for me. n/t rzemanfl Dec 2012 #32
... cntrfthrs Dec 2012 #75
And not in 27 years plus for me, too! SharonAnn Dec 2012 #76
Not in 23 years here. nt raccoon Dec 2012 #90
24 and counting astral Dec 2012 #115
Agree...wish it had been sooner. 16 years ago for me. OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #58
16 years for me. Iggo Dec 2012 #71
I got 12 years today kydo Dec 2012 #105
Nice! Iggo Dec 2012 #106
Four years today pscot Dec 2012 #113
don't detract from your accomplishment! Skittles Dec 2012 #111
Yes in fact I'm planning on opening a bottle of 25 year old Glenlivet Arcanetrance Dec 2012 #10
That has to be some good ... DakotaLady Dec 2012 #31
Cheers I owe my girlfriend for this one it was her bday gift to me Arcanetrance Dec 2012 #46
Why do you ask? n/t Control-Z Dec 2012 #11
I was curious as to how it would compare to the ratio on this thread. Uncle Joe Dec 2012 #14
Ah! I understand now. Control-Z Dec 2012 #36
Oh I believe you Kalidurga Dec 2012 #63
I don't like pot, either Aerows Dec 2012 #94
I can't gollygee Dec 2012 #12
Would if I could. jackbenimble Dec 2012 #13
Not anymore, but frogmarch Dec 2012 #17
Yes. Just finished a beer. Waiting for my wife then it's martinis. ohiosmith Dec 2012 #18
I would if I could, but I cant so I wont. (drug interaction and liver damage) NightWatcher Dec 2012 #20
you sound like me jackbenimble Dec 2012 #28
I could live without red meat, I've only been off beer for a month now NightWatcher Dec 2012 #33
Yes every evening I have cocktail hour, I like alcohol the only thing I don't like is beer. nt Raine Dec 2012 #21
yes handmade34 Dec 2012 #22
Me too. Le Taz Hot Dec 2012 #85
This message was self-deleted by its author Nye Bevan Dec 2012 #23
Yes, on a regular basis. MrSlayer Dec 2012 #24
nope, never have TorchTheWitch Dec 2012 #26
Same reasons here AlexSatan Dec 2012 #41
Yeah, but usually one / two at most. Dash87 Dec 2012 #27
Me too and I can count on my hands the number arthritisR_US Dec 2012 #64
Just about to crack a nice craft winter ale and watch a film. Life is good! nt Zorra Dec 2012 #29
Yes I do, but only during the time between Sunday, midnight and... Ferretherder Dec 2012 #30
I'm drinking right now! Aristus Dec 2012 #34
Does one or two drinks per year count as "drinker"? tridim Dec 2012 #35
Couple beers a week. Maybe 5 or 6 a week in the summer. nt Speck Tater Dec 2012 #37
oh god yes... Ohio Joe Dec 2012 #39
I have a drinking problem. cherokeeprogressive Dec 2012 #40
Wine with dinner and Captain Morgan on the rocks during Rachel! trishtrash Dec 2012 #42
Maderia tonight... Historic NY Dec 2012 #43
I'm curious; why the gender component upi402 Dec 2012 #44
This thread had a gender component and I was curious as to how the ratios would match up. Uncle Joe Dec 2012 #53
I'm drinking a tasty lager right now! Initech Dec 2012 #47
Yes but only on days whose names end in "Y" pop topcan Dec 2012 #48
I enjoy a nice milk of magnesia with vodka occasionally... pop topcan Dec 2012 #49
I would if I could. I used to. Mariana Dec 2012 #50
I do craft beer reviews on You Tube HarveyDarkey Dec 2012 #51
I quit vt_native Dec 2012 #54
I quit drinking 29 years ago last month. before that I was real good at it. upaloopa Dec 2012 #55
like cntrfthrs Dec 2012 #77
got my first migraine after a passover seder when i was 13. unblock Dec 2012 #56
Female. Texasgal Dec 2012 #57
I do not trust.... sendero Dec 2012 #59
My mom's a teetotaler, Art_from_Ark Dec 2012 #74
Yeah.. sendero Dec 2012 #87
Very rarely, maybe a glass of wine every couple of months. Blue_In_AK Dec 2012 #60
Wine for me sakabatou Dec 2012 #61
Yes. Male (nt) bigwillq Dec 2012 #62
Don't like alcohol. Manifestor_of_Light Dec 2012 #65
Been a teetotaler most of my life, alcohol makes me nauseous. countryjake Dec 2012 #67
Hell. I FERMENT alcoholic beverages. RomneyLies Dec 2012 #68
Not anymore. n/t Lil Missy Dec 2012 #69
No, I do not. Iggo Dec 2012 #70
Yes -- Wine is my drink of choice 95% of the time. Arugula Latte Dec 2012 #72
Well, yes. RIGHT FUCKING NOW!!! cliffordu Dec 2012 #73
I had a problem with it, gave it up years ago sasha031 Dec 2012 #78
Sounds like a personal problem. Why is this so important to you? n/t Whovian Dec 2012 #79
Why does it seem like a problem? Or personal either?nt dmallind Dec 2012 #92
Those are both good questions Uncle Joe Dec 2012 #97
Why this survey? mrsadm Dec 2012 #80
It doesn't agree with me. But I drank on election night. LeftInTX Dec 2012 #81
Never more than two. Science Geek Dec 2012 #82
Not since Clinton was in the White House. Warren DeMontague Dec 2012 #84
Female, basically don't drink Freddie Dec 2012 #88
Maybe twice a year since it screws with my diabetes. hobbit709 Dec 2012 #89
Why so many more male votes than female votes? dkf Dec 2012 #93
It might be that people who like to talk about drinking are predominantly male. Iggo Dec 2012 #95
Mostly I cook with them, wickerwoman Dec 2012 #98
I partake in an adult beverage now and then. hrmjustin Dec 2012 #102
Yup I've Berserker Dec 2012 #107
I drink to make other people interesting!!! not really, but thought onecent Dec 2012 #109
Yes I do. Kath1 Dec 2012 #112
I'm going to grab one right now ButterflyBlood Dec 2012 #114
These days I drink mostly wine malaise Dec 2012 #116
Yes, but rarely. LWolf Dec 2012 #117
I'm not sure how to answer kdmorris Dec 2012 #118
It means yes/female if your abstinence is temporary and Uncle Joe Dec 2012 #119
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